Rabbi Stephen Einstein delivered his last service at Congregation B'nai Tzedek in Fountain Valley as he retired after 36 years of service. The synagogue was filled to standing room only with friends and well wishers that came to see and say good bye to a beloved friend and rabbi.

Rabbi Stephen Einstein during the Shabbat service, his last service at B'nai Tzedek. WAYNE MAH FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
A young girl dances to the pre-service music before the service begins. WAYNE MAH FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Rabbi Rebecca Schorr, Rabbi Stephen Einstein's daughter, flew in from Pennsylvania to co-deliver Rabbi Einstein's last service. WAYNE MAH FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Rabbis Stephen Einstein and daughter Rebecca Schorr singing during Stephen's last service. WAYNE MAH FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
A full synagogue was present for Rabbi Einstein's last service. WAYNE MAH FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Two young members sang during the service. WAYNE MAH FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The congregation paid rapt attention during Rabbi's last service. WAYNE MAH FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
A full synagogue came to hear and bid farewell to Rabbi Einstein. WAYNE MAH FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
A rapt audience of all ages. WAYNE MAH FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Rabbis Stephen Einstein and daughter Rebecca Schorr singing during Einstein's last service. WAYNE MAH FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
A full synagogue came to hear and bid farewell to Rabbi Einstein. WAYNE MAH FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Rabbi Einstein opens the Ark to take out the Torah. WAYNE MAH FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Rabbi Einstein is greeted by well wishers. WAYNE MAH FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Rabbi Einstein with the Torah. WAYNE MAH FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Rabbi Einstein gets a loving kiss from daughter Rabbi Rebecca Schorr as the service concludes. WAYNE MAH FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Refreshments for the congregaton to mingle with Rabbi after the service. WAYNE MAH FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Rabbi Einstein, right, gets a bittersweet farewell from Diane Rodecker. WAYNE MAH FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Ellie Nitkin gives Rabbi Einstein her best wishes. WAYNE MAH FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Ennis Marcus chats with Gita Fisher during the reception. WAYNE MAH FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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